Science

Future missions to Venus need tough new technologies – and an old one

Written by Teunis Felter

It’s been a long time since anyone tried landing on Venus, one of the most hostile environments in the Solar System. Covered in sulphuric acid clouds, the surface temperatures approach 460 C (860 F) with atmospheric pressure 90 times that of Earth. Lead, zinc and tin are liquids, and the weight of the carbon dioxide air is roughly equal to that found a kilometre under the ocean – enough to crush a submarine.

http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20160705-the-toughest-spaceship-weve-ever-built

About the author

Teunis Felter

Teunis Felter has over 20 years experience as an author, editor, and scientist. When not exploring outside, he enjoys reading history, researching genealogy, and civilly discussing politics.